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Arthur Blakey (October 11, 1919 – October 16, 1990) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He was also known as Abdullah Ibn Buhaina after he converted to Islam for a short time in the late 1940s. [ 1] Blakey made a name for himself in the 1940s in the big bands of Fletcher Henderson and Billy Eckstine.
Art Blakey was an American drummer and bandleader noted for his extraordinary drum solos, which helped define the offshoot of bebop known as “hard bop” and gave the drums a significant solo status. His style was characterized by thunderous press rolls, cross beats, and drum rolls that began as.
Oct 11, 2023 · Leading many musicians through his 'Hard Bop Academy,' Art Blakey was one of the most important jazz drummers in history.
This site provides accurate biographical information on Art Blakey’s background, his accomplishments and contributions to jazz music. Art Blakey’s recordings, insight, and passion for his craft were his gift to the myriad of people around the world who were moved and inspired by his music.
Oct 16, 1990 · Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers not only supplied consistently exciting and innovative music for nearly 40 years, but also provided the experience and mentoring for young musicians to learn their trade. Though self-taught, Blakey was already leading his own dance band by age 14.
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messangers - Live in Belgium 1958 (Jazz Icons)Drums: Art Blakey, Trumpet: Lee Morgan, Sax: Benny Golson, Piano: Bobby Timmons, Bass: Jy...
Art Blakey was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. [1] [2] [3] "Art Blakey" and "Jazz Messengers" became synonymous over the years, though Blakey led many non-Messenger recording sessions.
Oct 13, 2009 · Ninety years ago — on Oct. 11, 1919 — one of the greatest bandleaders and drummers in jazz was born in Pittsburgh, Penn. That man was Art Blakey.
Oct 11, 2012 · August 1, 2001 • Art Blakey was one of the greatest jazz drummers of all time. He employed his powerful, rhythmic playing in the "hard bop" — or East Coast — style of jazz.
Art Blakey, a true innovator of modern jazz drumming, left an indelible mark on the genre with his powerful and thunderous style.
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